Chapter 41
Arnav’s POV
Khushi signs the deal papers with the Ghosh marking the beginning of our new venture. Dad shakes hands with the founder of the Ghosh Group, whereas Mitali claps her hands before turning to me.
“My dream to finally work together with you, has come true, ASR.”
I put a professional smile on my face for her and then turn to Khushi who is still speaking to the other heads of the two companies.
“Well, you won’t be working directly with me but the CEO, Khushi Gupta,” I answer.
Mitali rolls her eyes giving a quick glance towards Khushi.
“Why is she still in this role? I think you can handle it much better than her. And this is your company.”
“This is my father’s company to which Khushi has given the best of her efforts and dedication in the last few years. If anyone truly deserves to be the CEO, its her.”
Mitali is about to argue when Khushi reaches us.
“Congrats, Mitali,” she shakes hands with her.
“Thanks.”
I quickly slide my arm around Khushi’s waist and pull her to my side. She frowns at me for openly displaying our relationship like this but I know she will thank me later.
“By the way, Mitali, I have one more news for you,” I interrupt.
Mitali has not even recovered seeing me holding Khushi so possessively but she still meets my gaze.
“I’m dating the CEO of this company.”
Khushi and I both stare at each other for a long moment. Can I kiss her right here? She looks so edible and utterly gorgeous in those red heels. Though a business deal meeting, Khushi has worn a formal cherry red bodycon dress which has hugged her curves perfectly. I wish the way I had let her feel me up the other night, she too would give me that honor on her body someday. I can’t even fathom what I’ll do to her if that happens.
“Whatttt…?” Mitali’s sudden gasp breaks our stupor and we both turn back to her.
“Yes, Khushi and I are officially dating each other.”
Khushi likes my open declaration at least before Mitali so she joins the conversation.
“We haven’t made it official yet but today is really the best day to do so. We signed such a huge deal with your company after all,” Khushi adds.
“Oh..” Mitali hides her dislike. Finally, she will stop chasing me and I know how much that will make Khushi happy.
Mitali is almost red in anger as she leaves us alone, without even wishing us the best for our personal lives, and heads to her father. I don’t care.
“Good call” Khushi whispers. “She got our message loud and clear now.”
“I agree,” I smile. “But I still don’t understand how did you get convinced to sign this deal with the Ghosh?”
“Maybe I am also about the bigger picture this time. And preparing myself to take the risks like you.”
Her reply confuses me. As far as I know Khushi is not someone who changes her decisions that easily. But I am glad she is thinking from my angle. I am about to peck her forehead but she places her palms over my chest to stop me.
“We are at office, Mr. Raizada. I’m your CEO here, not girlfriend.”
“Damn” I groan before putting some distance between us. “Lets celebrate together.”
“We are already celebrating tonight with your parents, remember?” she reminds and I sigh.
“I know.. Can we do something before that? Just you and me?”
Khushi doesn't even take a second to decline.
“Nope. I have some meetings scheduled.”
I exhale disappointedly but not for too long. She quickly leans towards my ear.
“Tonight.. after having dinner with your parents.. we can celebrate together.. just you and me.”
Really? She gives me a wink which I have never seen her giving before, and then she heads back to the other people. Damn hot!! This woman is going to be the death of me!!
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Khushi’s POV
It’s evening, and from office I drove straight here to this hotel. As soon as I enter the hotel, the manager immediately guides me to the area where I see him. He’s already seated with his back to me but I know he has every intention to make this conversation profitable for both of us.
“Hello, Aatish.”
The moment I take his name, Aatish Ghosh turns around. He is elated to see me here and he gets up in no time stretching his arm for a handshake.
“Khushi Gupta, always a pleasure to meet you.”
I shake his hands and though he wants to keep the contact for long, I shrug him off.
“I don’t have much time so whatever is in your mind, we need to discuss this fast.”
“Sure,” he gestures me to take a seat which I do. “Firstly, thanks for agreeing to sign that deal. Dad and Mitali called me and they were equally elated.”
“I didn’t sign the deal for them or you, Aatish.. You know why I did it..”
He laughs heartily.
“Absolutely.. I know.. 30% share in the deal is a very big amount to forget, Khushi Gupta.”
I smirk hard before focusing on the papers laid out before him.
“Oh yes,” he hands me those legal papers. “Get them checked by your lawyer if you need. The terms mention already that whatever profits Ghosh group earns from this deal, 30% will go to your personal account, of course not the one which the Raizadas know about.”
“Perfect”
I keep the papers in my purse. He keeps staring at me as if doubting my intention.
“Mitali told me you and Arnav are now dating.”
I knew this question would come up.
“Yes, that’s right. I am dating the junior Raizada and that’s none of your effing business, Aatish Ghosh.”
“Of course it isn’t. But what I don’t understand is if you are in a relationship with the company’s next owner, why cheat them for 30% share from this deal?”
I frown.
“Relationships don’t guarantee lifelong commitment, do they?” I query. “I am dating him today, tomorrow we might break up. I have to secure my future somehow even if I don’t get to encash the other perks from the Raizadas by marrying their son.”
Aatish is bowled by my reply.
“Wow. I always knew you had a different spark. Now I see how much long you are going to go with it.. I am awed by you.”
I don’t have time for his praises so I get up.
“I have to leave. Don’t call me directly. It will create a buzz. We will speak when I have to speak to you. At all other times we are nothing but professionals working on a common venture with the Raizadas.”
“I’ll adhere to that..”
“Good bye.”
“Let me walk you out. I am leaving too.”
Though I don’t want his company more than this, I still agree.
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Arnav’s POV
I saw Khushi and Aatish coming out together from the hotel and then even shaking hands with each other. That’s shocking to me but of course I didn’t question her that until I reach back to AR mansion. Khushi and I almost reach the same time and she is surprised to see me at first.
“Hey, you came home now? I thought you are already here getting ready for dinner..”
She touches my cheek and smiles but before I can react, Mom reaches us.
“You two are going to get us late. The dinner table is booked for 09:00 and its 08:00 already. When will you two get ready?” Mom ushers us inside the house and I delay speaking to Khushi until we are in her room.
“What were you doing with Aatish Ghosh this evening?” I ask straight to the point.
Khushi puts her purse on the table beside the door before taking off her heels.
“We signed the deal with the Ghosh, Arnav. That too on your insistence and guts. So, being the CEO of the company, I had to ensure all the terms of the deal are in our favor. That’s why I had scheduled this meet with Aatish..”
I grab her elbow and turn Khushi to me.
“You didn’t think it was necessary to inform me or take me along? I was worried, dammit.”
“Worried or jealous?” she mocks and I roll my eyes.
“Yes, I was jealous too, because last time Aatish flirted with you in a party.”
“And I had reprimanded his approach if you remember.”
She’s right. Khushi had handled him so well that I am sure he wouldn’t think of trying on her again. But still as her partner I was over worried. She slides her arms around my neck and leans closer.
“We promised not to bring our work issues at home. You are breaking that promise, Mr. Raizada.”
“I am not..” I curl my arms around her waist and draw her to me. Our noses touch and instantly, her lips part to kiss me.
“All I want is you to be safe, Khushi. From Aatish, Shyam or any other human being on this planet. I want to keep you safe and happy,” I murmur.
“You already are keeping me safe. Now kiss me and make me happy too. I had a long day at work.”
“So did I…” I grin and crash my lips with hers.
“Arnav? Wear that grey suit I picked for you.” Mom’s voice breaks our kiss.
“Your mom is right. Wear the grey suit. I like you in grey. Now go, let me change. We don’t have much time.”
“One kiss..” I urge and try to kiss her again but she doesn't let me do it.
“It’s their day, Arnav. Let us not disappoint them by our delay. Go get dressed. Our me time is after we come back home from dinner..”
Oh yes. That!! She had promised me to celebrate with me. I don’t mind if we have to do it here … at home.
“Promise?” I grab her hand in mine and she nods.
“Promise, we will celebrate tonight…”
“My room…”
“Wherever, Arnav…” she snaps. “Now go before your mom comes here and drag you out..”
That’s right. Mom will definitely do that If I don’t leave Khushi’s room now. I still give her a peck and then stride back to my bedroom to dress up.
To be Continued.
wonderful update as always but i wonder why khushi wants 30% to be paid in her personal account.
ReplyDeleteor has shyam or his father started blackmailing her again. plot twist mmmmm
Awesome Update. Mitali and Aatish both are such a pain. But it was nice that Khushi maintained her professionalism. Arnav also appreciate Khushi's efforts. It's good that Arnav told Mitali about dating Khushi. Arnav is so romantic. Mitali though tried to get close to Arnav got a huge shock. Arshi's relationship is so cute . Khushi made a deal with Aatish where she will get 30 percent. Nice move by Khushi. Arnav is possessive about Khushi and got jealous of Aatish. But at last Arshi kiss and make up. Hope Arshi have a great time with Arnav's parents. Thanks for the Update😍😍
ReplyDeleteWhy Khushi made such a deal with Aatish . Is it expose Aatish and Mitali . May be she wants to show Arnav the real face of the Ghosh's. Or Shyam is back again. Whatever it is don't want Arshi to fight again.
ReplyDeleteY is khushi cheating the company. What motive she has.
ReplyDeleteWow. Madhu you do know how to throw a curve ball don't you. Awesome and I think Kushi is trapping Aatish and Mitali and will expose them to Arnav. How this changes their relationship equation well will leave it to your creative power.
ReplyDeleteWas arnav spying on khushi? Not good move man! Im surprised she didn't react to it.
ReplyDeleteAnd waow man! This 30% thing which is a twist for me has got me excited. There is no doubt that khushi is a cheat here, she might be playing a double game but nit to harm the raizadas thats for sure. So may be for something and for stepping ahead of someone else. Im already seeing the wave of disrupt it would cause and a sets of MUs it could bring and how the test of trust and love would be taken. Its gonna be amazing to see. I wish this thing is gonna show the real KKG who is shrewd and smart enough to prove why she is in the position that she is in now. I also thing she is planning to prove arnav that how wrong he had been about her as professional because she don't seems like a person to let go people pointing at her or her talent. She might had let it pass now just to strike back with a blast.
No doubt that khushi isn't a cheater here*
DeletePretty sure that 30% thing gonna cause some misunderstanding!
ReplyDeleteNow here we go I was thinking why madhu is getting such simple easy and romantic update i thought you going is with us and then here you go the starting of some MUs and trust issues with twist and turns well excited to read further
ReplyDeletewhat a twist. 30% KKG is taking! Why? Now that's what more intrigued me than this whole romantic episode , yes, which I liked the most. But cannot leave the twist point aside.
ReplyDeletePls don't seperate arshi dr
ReplyDeleteHope no misunderstanding occur between arshi.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if khushi is doing it for selfish reasons or trying to expose atish as the wicked guy he is
ReplyDeleteNow that a mind-blowing twist
ReplyDeleteLooks like Khushi have plan something ahead. Hopefully this 30% might not create problems between both but that’s what going to happened. Let’s wait and see. Superb update
ReplyDeleteWhatever be her reasons for doing this, Khushi is setting Arnav up for heartbreak.. and somehow I don't think Arnav has bought her excuse...now she may well have done this to show thats he was right all along and the Ghosh's are not to be trusted, but if she has, then I hope she has taken at least the senior Raizada in confidence? Because no matter what her reasons, Arnav will find it difficult to trust her after this.
ReplyDeleteAwesome fabulous update dear
ReplyDeleteI don’t understand business things but I’m pretty sure that 30% is going to create a misunderstanding between them. I seriously don’t understand why khushi needs to do something which can put her in shame later. She will be called a cheater for this. Felt bit of low after reading this chapter. Khushi isn’t bad but she was in need of this ceo position n now this 30% profit from the deal is something too much for her character. Lets see for the revelation though! Thank you!
ReplyDeletePls don't demean Khushi��
ReplyDeleteAwesome written
ReplyDeletePlz anyone tell me, if the 30% thing isn't khushi's would be or supposed to be a master stroke but in actual a type of deal which it is looking right now, is it wrong? I mean she isn't harming or betraying the company but just making a deal on the basis of her individual profit along the company so would it be wrong to make personal profit as a CEO by giving the company a good deal? I don't about business so if anybody knows plz let me know.
ReplyDeleteHere comes the misunderstanding. I hope Khushi atleast took Senior Raizada into confidence if she really set the trap.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what are khushi's plans with the deal
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